We’re looking for an experienced Legal Secretary to work across both the Litigation and Family teams in our Wellington office. This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking for a welcoming work environment and interesting work. The successful applicant will also need to be fiercely organised.
Our people are important to us. We are flexible, social and collaborative and we like to have fun. Having said that, we’re not all about play. Our staff are high performing and consistently produce work of a high standard. We’re very proud of that.
Key Tasks
- Preparing legal documents: typing and amending as well as some digital dictation, drafting, proofreading and collating
- Liaising with clients
- Diary management
- Invoicing – Private clients & Legal Aid
- File management.
- Providing a high level of personal assistance and support
- Communicating effectively with clients, other professionals and staff
- Maintaining author calendar by scheduling appointments and file related deadlines
- Keeping up to date with job related knowledge by attending meetings and participating in educational opportunities.
What experience would we ideally like you to have?
- Experience as a secretary (preferably within professional services i.e. legal or accounting etc.).
- Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Someone who is proactive, efficient, motivated and a team player.
The benefits
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to grow your skills.
- Supportive team environment
- Beautiful new offices
- Central Wellington location
If you’re looking to bring your expertise and continue to learn and grow in a fantastic work environment, send a cover letter, and your CV to recruitment@jbmorrison.com or for a private conversation about the role, please contact one of the recruitment team on 04 472-0020.
Apply | Contact Recruitment
Due to our continued growth, we are looking to appoint several Family Lawyers in our Wellington office.
About the roles
You will be involved in high quality work across a range of family law matters including but not limited to separation, relationship property, trusts, estates, care of children matters and family violence. The team is also involved in legal aid, so experience here is preferred. It is essential you bring passion to your work and can maintain a strong service-delivery and solutions-focused approach when advising clients.
In this role, you will bring the legal expertise to manage disputes and guide clients through that process, in addition to mentoring and supporting junior lawyers in the team. You will be capable of working autonomously and enjoy a professional challenge.
We place a strong emphasis on maintaining an inclusive work environment and ensuring that its employees are supported in achieving their professional goals. We want to drive future success and job satisfaction for every employee and ensure they can support maintaining a good work-life balance where possible.
What you will bring
- 3-6 PQE in Family Law
- Legal aid experience is preferrable
- Strong client service orientation and interest in people
- Great work ethic and collaborative approach
- Current practicing certificate or eligibility to obtain one
The benefits
- Competitive Salary
- Opportunity to grow your skills
- Supportive team environment
- Central Wellington location
For a conversation, or to learn more please contact our recruitment team: recruitment@jbmorrison.com
Learn More | Apply | Contact Recruitment
We are looking for a senior litigation lawyer with 5+ years PQE to join their Wellington Litigation team. This is your opportunity to join an exceptional law firm that offers quality work.
You will be an experienced litigation lawyer who likes to work autonomously. Your strong client service orientation, and solutions focus will be welcomed by this collegial and collaborative team.
This role offers you the opportunity to work on complex litigation matters as you work closely with all the lawyers in the team with plenty of client contact.
What we’re looking for
- NZ admitted lawyers with a minimum of 5 years’ civil litigation experience
- Ability to develop and maintain strong professional working relationships with clients, including effective and regular communication and to manage and progress a variety of civil litigation matters
- Able to draft legal documents in a concise and effective manner
- To interpret legal advice to each client’s particular case to suit their level of understanding
- Be commercially responsible and fiscally aware, in relation to running files
- Take an active role in working with and mentoring junior staff
- Strong attention to detail and effective written and verbal communication skills
- Great work ethic, with a respectful, passionate, and collaborative interpersonal style
About the firm
At JB Morrison, no two days are the same. To keep up with the pace of change in our industry, we rely on a team of dedicated and passionate individuals to assist us in realising our goal of delivering a premium service to clients nationwide.
If you are looking for a professional challenge and a high quality of life, ensure your future success and enjoy maximum job satisfaction as a highly valued member of this thriving law firm, look no further.
The benefits
- Competitive salary
- Opportunity to grow your skills
- Supportive team environment
- Central Wellington location
If you’re looking to bring your expertise to and continue to learn and grow in a fantastic work environment, email recruitment@jbmorrison.com for a confidential conversation.
At JB Morrison, we are passionate about providing equal employment opportunities and embracing diversity to the benefit of all. We actively encourage applications from any background.
Contact Recruitment
